- Actors: Brenda Blethyn, Julie Walters, Kris Kristofferson, George Costigan, James Gaddas
- Format: PAL, Dolby, Surround Sound
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Vci
- VHS Release Date: 2 Oct 2000
- Run Time: 102 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CYGI
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 925 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The Girls' Night of the title refers to Friday night, the one time of escape from the daily grind for longstanding best friends and factory co-workers, Dawn and Jackie. And Friday night means bingo. One evening their dream comes true when Dawn (the cautious, caring one) scoops £100,000, but the savage twist in the tale is that even before she gets the cheque she discovers she has an inoperable brain tumour. Cue Jackie (the spontaneous, irresponsible one) fulfilling Dawn's lifetime ambition with a holiday in Las Vegas ("Come on, we've got an hour to get the plane"). And from then on it's a buddy movie with inescapable resonances of Thelma and Louise, though the difference here is that the protagonists are two ordinary middle-aged women. Brenda Blethyn and Julie Walters are a magical pairing, with both giving mesmerising moving performances (honorary mention should also be made of Cody, the one sympathetic male character in the film, magnificently played by Kris Kristofferson). Though death is ever-present, this is by no means a depressing movie; rather the opposite, in fact, with a remarkably upbeat ending. If there's a message to be found here, it's that even the most apparently ordinary people can be extraordinary given the right circumstances.
On the DVD: As well as the original trailer, there is on-location feature
From the Back Cover
Best friends Dawn (Brenda Blethyn) and Jackie (Julie Walters) work together in a factory in a small Northern town. Suddenly their lives are transformed when Dawn scoops the #100, 000 jackpot at their regular 'Girl's Night' bingo session.
However, their celebrations are sadly cut short when Dawn discovers she has an incurable illness and only has a short time to live. Not to be defeated, Jackie decides to help Dawn fulfill her lifelong dream. The two friends drop everything and set off to Las Vegas for the adventure of a lifetime!
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a true girlie film to watch with a group of your friends on a girls night in. The journey of true friendship by both Julie Walters and Brenda Blythen is outstandingly portraid. You will definately need some tissues to hand as this film will make even those of you who never cry, cry!!! A real tear jerker but uplifting at the same time. Inspirational to anyone faced with the toughest fight of life, the journey of the dreams and the courage to face them.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A touching film based around the triumphant winning of £100k which enables dreams to be realised be it through illness. A must for all Julie Walters and Brenda Blethyn fans
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This tells the story of unconditional friendship and the appreciation life can give even when tragedy strikes. Julie Walters and Brenda Blethyn are wonderful and give out memorable roles. I have seen this film many times and still find a tissue at hand. At the end of the film you will feel sad and lost but at the same time appreciation of what life is and how to value it. IT REALLY IS A MUST SEE AND HAVE COLLECTION
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One of my favourite films
Love this film, originally watched it at the cinema in the 90's so was great to watch again. My friend & I had a girls night in to watch it, lots of laughs & a few tears plus the... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Dee2512
Girls Night review
Girls night is a sad story about a woman (Brenda Blethyn) who wins the jackpot at a girls night out at bingo! That same week she finds out she has life threatening breast cancer. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Anthony McEvoy
Best girlie film ever
I have been wanting to get hold of this film for a while as I remember watching it on TV years ago. I love both Julie Walters and Brenda Blethyn and they team up perfectly... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Cazza
Super
Julie Walters plays a terrific role in this movie and for me to enjoy this movie so much is out of line. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Robyn B. Mcgorm
Brenda Blethyn Is Brillaint
Brenda is brilliant in every film she stars in but this really is so poignant to watch. Brenda gives a heart-wrenching performance.
Published 18 months ago by frodo2010
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Published 20 months ago by mario
Tearfull
Girls' Night is a film that you will laugh and cry. it shows the loving and caring two friends can have in very difficult times. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2006 by Mrs. S. M. Bettenson
Girl Flick
Girls' Night is an entertaining film. It's one that you should settle down to with a bottle of decent wine and a few nibbles. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2005 by Mrs. J. Roskilly
A top class performance from 2 of Britains finest Actresses
This film will be a classic! A real weepy, this should have you in tears! A brilliant performance from Blethyn and Walters.
Published on 24 Aug 2000
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